Kevin Feige has been shepherding the MCU since its inception in the late 2000s and came out guns blazing with the first Iron Man in 2008. The MCU soon expanded over the years, and more characters started to populate the narrative and make the universe layered and interconnected.
Phase 4 of the MCU started strong with 2021’s WandaVision | Marvel Studios
However, the franchise is struggling to balance all the narratives that they have going on currently. Many loose ends from the many shows and films released in Phase 4 have yet to be resolved or addressed. Fans have pointed out significant unresolved storylines from the current MCU multiverse storyline that have been pushed to the side and have left them hanging.
Kevin Feige Has Left Fans Confused With Certain Unresolved MCU Storylines
The MCU has yet to address multiple storylines including Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel Studios
The MCU has certainly...
Phase 4 of the MCU started strong with 2021’s WandaVision | Marvel Studios
However, the franchise is struggling to balance all the narratives that they have going on currently. Many loose ends from the many shows and films released in Phase 4 have yet to be resolved or addressed. Fans have pointed out significant unresolved storylines from the current MCU multiverse storyline that have been pushed to the side and have left them hanging.
Kevin Feige Has Left Fans Confused With Certain Unresolved MCU Storylines
The MCU has yet to address multiple storylines including Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel Studios
The MCU has certainly...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The Parenthood family is reuniting — and growing!
In an Instagram post shared Sunday, Mae Whitman announced her pregnancy with the “help” of her former TV mom, Lauren Graham, and TV brother, Miles Heizer.
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“Not to make a Parenthood episode out of it or anything but!!! Mother’s Day looking a little different this year!
In an Instagram post shared Sunday, Mae Whitman announced her pregnancy with the “help” of her former TV mom, Lauren Graham, and TV brother, Miles Heizer.
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“Not to make a Parenthood episode out of it or anything but!!! Mother’s Day looking a little different this year!
- 5/12/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019 – but all these years later, we’re still waiting on the film to make its way into production. In fact, with Bob Iger recently announcing that the studio was cutting back (even more) on Marvel stuff, Blade’s future seems in limbo. So, here’s Everything We Know About Blade.
Mahershala Ali
The Blade character was previously played by Wesley Snipes in three feature films and by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived television series. This time around, he’s going to be played by Mahershala Ali, who was already attached to the project when it was announced in 2019… and while there was no indication online that Ali has been interested in playing Blade,...
Mahershala Ali
The Blade character was previously played by Wesley Snipes in three feature films and by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived television series. This time around, he’s going to be played by Mahershala Ali, who was already attached to the project when it was announced in 2019… and while there was no indication online that Ali has been interested in playing Blade,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kit Harington became part of the MCU as Dane Whitman/Black Knight in ‘Eternals’ in 2021. Despite the mixed reviews of the movie, fans embraced Harington’s character and are eager to see more of him in future projects.
Whitman and Sersi had a relationship before the Deviants attacked. However, it ended when Whitman learned that she was actually an Eternal. By the end of the movie, Whitman began his own journey when he accepted and started using the Ebony Blade.
It’s natural to expect Whitman to return alongside the other Eternals. However, rumors have circulated in recent weeks that the planned ‘Eternals’ sequel was canceled and possibly being reworked into something else entirely.
Harington’s Whitman has been linked to the upcoming ‘Blade’ reboot. One reported plot point suggests that the Ebony Blade will play a major role in the movie, with the title itself referencing both the blade and the notable vampire hunter.
Whitman and Sersi had a relationship before the Deviants attacked. However, it ended when Whitman learned that she was actually an Eternal. By the end of the movie, Whitman began his own journey when he accepted and started using the Ebony Blade.
It’s natural to expect Whitman to return alongside the other Eternals. However, rumors have circulated in recent weeks that the planned ‘Eternals’ sequel was canceled and possibly being reworked into something else entirely.
Harington’s Whitman has been linked to the upcoming ‘Blade’ reboot. One reported plot point suggests that the Ebony Blade will play a major role in the movie, with the title itself referencing both the blade and the notable vampire hunter.
- 4/10/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Kit Harington joined the MCU as a character Dane Whitman/ Black Knight with the release of ‘Eternals’ back in 2021. Even though the movie generally received mixed reviews, fans loved Harington’s character and couldn’t wait to see him in more projects.
Whitman and Sersi had a relationship before the Deviants struck, but that obviously fell through when Whitman discovered that she was in fact an Eternal. Whitman developed his own story by the end of the movie when he accepted and started wielding Ebony Blade.
It’s natural to expect that Whitman will reprise his role along with the rest of the Eternals, however in recent weeks the rumors have been spreading that the planned ‘Eternals’ sequel was canceled and then, that it’s being reworked into something else entirely.
Harington’s Whitman was then brought up in connection with the upcoming ‘Blade’ reboot, as one reportedly revealed plot...
Whitman and Sersi had a relationship before the Deviants struck, but that obviously fell through when Whitman discovered that she was in fact an Eternal. Whitman developed his own story by the end of the movie when he accepted and started wielding Ebony Blade.
It’s natural to expect that Whitman will reprise his role along with the rest of the Eternals, however in recent weeks the rumors have been spreading that the planned ‘Eternals’ sequel was canceled and then, that it’s being reworked into something else entirely.
Harington’s Whitman was then brought up in connection with the upcoming ‘Blade’ reboot, as one reportedly revealed plot...
- 4/10/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel’s Moon Knight followed Oscar Isaac in the first season as he played a man suffering from dissociative identity disorder (Did) who not only has multiple personalities or ‘alters’, but also serves as a vessel for the Egyptian god Khonshu. Since Isaac’s Marc Spector / Moon Knight was first introduced in the MCU almost two years ago, many fans have been wondering if Jeremy Slater’s miniseries will ever see the release of a second season.
In October 2022, the Show Me a Hero actor, 44, revealed that he had begun talks with Marvel Studios about reprising his role as Moon Knight, either in a sequel series or in a different project. Isaac was concerned about creating a “worth telling” and “interesting” backstory for his character.
Oscar Isaac in Moon Knight
Meanwhile, recent rumors suggest that Kit Harington’s Black Knight, also known as Dane Whitman, may return in the potential second season.
In October 2022, the Show Me a Hero actor, 44, revealed that he had begun talks with Marvel Studios about reprising his role as Moon Knight, either in a sequel series or in a different project. Isaac was concerned about creating a “worth telling” and “interesting” backstory for his character.
Oscar Isaac in Moon Knight
Meanwhile, recent rumors suggest that Kit Harington’s Black Knight, also known as Dane Whitman, may return in the potential second season.
- 2/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Four and a half years have passed since Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced that a new Blade was in the works, with Mahershala Ali (Leave the World Behind) on board to play the title character. It has been a bumpy ride for the project ever since. It has passed through the hands of multiple screenwriters – Stacy Osei-Kuffour (PEN15), Michael Starrbury (When They See Us), True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto, Beau DeMayo (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf). It had a director in Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli). Tariq cast Delroy Lindo (Get Shorty) and Aaron Pierre (Old) alongside Ali – then he dropped out due to “scheduling issues”, and the character Pierre would have been playing was apparently written out of the story. Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) signed on to direct the film, Mia Goth (Pearl) was cast, possibly as the villain Lilith, and Blade was just weeks away from...
- 2/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Those of us who live in New York are treated each fall to a Whitman’s Sampler of world cinema, a curated selection of highlights from some of the year’s most prestigious international festivals. It’s hardly a large sample size, given the annual output of theatrical films worldwide, but it’s a weathervane nonetheless. Which way were the winds blowing this year? Take what I say below with a grain of salt. I saw 27 feature films at NYFF 61, out of the 44 selections programmed in the Main Slate and Spotlight sections. A modest sample within a modest sample, in other […]
The post 2023 in Review: 5 Quick Tech Takeaways from September’s New York Film Festival first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post 2023 in Review: 5 Quick Tech Takeaways from September’s New York Film Festival first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/1/2024
- by David Leitner
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Those of us who live in New York are treated each fall to a Whitman’s Sampler of world cinema, a curated selection of highlights from some of the year’s most prestigious international festivals. It’s hardly a large sample size, given the annual output of theatrical films worldwide, but it’s a weathervane nonetheless. Which way were the winds blowing this year? Take what I say below with a grain of salt. I saw 27 feature films at NYFF 61, out of the 44 selections programmed in the Main Slate and Spotlight sections. A modest sample within a modest sample, in other […]
The post 2023 in Review: 5 Quick Tech Takeaways from September’s New York Film Festival first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post 2023 in Review: 5 Quick Tech Takeaways from September’s New York Film Festival first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/1/2024
- by David Leitner
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
This piece contains spoilers for "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off."
The "Street Fighter"-inspired directive in Bryan O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim" comic and its Edgar Wright-directed 2010 movie adaptation is a simple one: 23-year-old Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) must defeat the seven Evil Exes of Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in order to date her. He kicks all of their butts and does some soul-searching to better himself for Ramona. Loosely inspired by O'Malley's early adulthood, the Toronto-set "Scott Pilgrim" is a superlative tale about starting new relationships after messy breakups and the past romantic ties that haunt you and your new partner. In Scott's world of video game vernacular and shōnen-inspired duels, an ex might try to behead their ex's new beau with a ninja katana.
Almost two decades after the first "Scott Pilgrim" comic, the "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" Netflix anime signifies that O'Malley rethought Ramona's dynamic with her Evil Exes.
The "Street Fighter"-inspired directive in Bryan O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim" comic and its Edgar Wright-directed 2010 movie adaptation is a simple one: 23-year-old Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) must defeat the seven Evil Exes of Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in order to date her. He kicks all of their butts and does some soul-searching to better himself for Ramona. Loosely inspired by O'Malley's early adulthood, the Toronto-set "Scott Pilgrim" is a superlative tale about starting new relationships after messy breakups and the past romantic ties that haunt you and your new partner. In Scott's world of video game vernacular and shōnen-inspired duels, an ex might try to behead their ex's new beau with a ninja katana.
Almost two decades after the first "Scott Pilgrim" comic, the "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" Netflix anime signifies that O'Malley rethought Ramona's dynamic with her Evil Exes.
- 11/19/2023
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
The adventures of Scott Pilgrim are continuing!
On Wednesday, Netflix unveiled a new trailer for “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”, the new anime series based on the graphic novels that inspired the 2010 cult hit “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”.
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her,” reads the official Netflix synopsis of the new series. “Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.”
Read More: Toronto House From ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’ On The Market
The film’s original cast will be reprising their roles in animated form, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong,
“We’re getting the band back together!
On Wednesday, Netflix unveiled a new trailer for “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”, the new anime series based on the graphic novels that inspired the 2010 cult hit “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”.
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her,” reads the official Netflix synopsis of the new series. “Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.”
Read More: Toronto House From ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’ On The Market
The film’s original cast will be reprising their roles in animated form, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong,
“We’re getting the band back together!
- 8/17/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Netflix's Scott Pilgrim animated series has a cast, title, premiere date, and teaser trailer.
The streaming service went public Wednesday with all the news you need to know about the forthcoming series.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is the title of the project.
"Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her," the logline teases.
"Then things get even more complicated."
The series is based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley and the 2010 movie.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on Netflix around the globe on November 17.
The impressive voice cast includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, and Anna Kendrick.
Also starring is Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong.
Netflix ordered the...
The streaming service went public Wednesday with all the news you need to know about the forthcoming series.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is the title of the project.
"Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her," the logline teases.
"Then things get even more complicated."
The series is based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley and the 2010 movie.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on Netflix around the globe on November 17.
The impressive voice cast includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, and Anna Kendrick.
Also starring is Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong.
Netflix ordered the...
- 8/16/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Up Here will not be returning for a second season. Hulu has cancelled the musical romantic comedy series, per TV Line. The eight-episode first season premiered in March.
Starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, with Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Rehanshi Mirza, and Emilia Suárez, the series follows a couple who meet in New York City during the final days of 1999. Lindsay (Whitman) and Miguel (Valdes) fall in love and discover their most significant obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. There's also the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that live inside their heads.
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Starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, with Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Rehanshi Mirza, and Emilia Suárez, the series follows a couple who meet in New York City during the final days of 1999. Lindsay (Whitman) and Miguel (Valdes) fall in love and discover their most significant obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. There's also the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that live inside their heads.
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- 7/29/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hulu has canceled its musical rom-com Up Here after a single season.
The cancellation of the series, starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes as a would-be couple derailed by both external issues and the (singing) voices in their heads, comes four months after its binge release in late March. It will remain on Hulu, avoiding the fate of some other recent shows pulled from the streamer and sibling Disney+ in cost-cutting moves.
As is the case with most streaming series, detailed viewing data for Up Here isn’t available.
Up Here boasts an impressive creative team, with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco) writing original songs and scripts from Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (New Girl) and Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen), all of whom are credited as co-creators. Thomas Kail (Hamilton) directed the first episode.
In addition to Whitman and Valdes, the show’s cast includes Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns,...
The cancellation of the series, starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes as a would-be couple derailed by both external issues and the (singing) voices in their heads, comes four months after its binge release in late March. It will remain on Hulu, avoiding the fate of some other recent shows pulled from the streamer and sibling Disney+ in cost-cutting moves.
As is the case with most streaming series, detailed viewing data for Up Here isn’t available.
Up Here boasts an impressive creative team, with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco) writing original songs and scripts from Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (New Girl) and Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen), all of whom are credited as co-creators. Thomas Kail (Hamilton) directed the first episode.
In addition to Whitman and Valdes, the show’s cast includes Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kit Harington joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dane Whitman in Eternals. The actor didn’t have the biggest role in the movie, but it was clear that his character was being set up to become the Black Knight. The post-credit scene took the first step towards that Black Knight future with Whitman opening a chest containing the Ebony Blade, but before he could touch it, he was interrupted by an unseen Blade (Mahershala Ali).
With the Blade movie already announced, it was assumed that Dane Whitman/Black Knight would make an appearance. However, Kit Harington told the audience at Superhero Comic-Con that he was never meant to be in the Blade movie. “I was never…I think there was some misunderstanding about whether he was going to be in the Blade movie,” Harington said. “He was never meant to be in the Blade movie.” As the MCU hasn’t...
With the Blade movie already announced, it was assumed that Dane Whitman/Black Knight would make an appearance. However, Kit Harington told the audience at Superhero Comic-Con that he was never meant to be in the Blade movie. “I was never…I think there was some misunderstanding about whether he was going to be in the Blade movie,” Harington said. “He was never meant to be in the Blade movie.” As the MCU hasn’t...
- 7/10/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
This Skull Island review contains no spoilers.
Skull Island must be one of the worst fictional places to become stranded in. Any human’s small stature compared to the gigantic carnivorous creatures and deadly terrains inhabited bode low chances for survival. Oh, yeah, and a kaiju-sized gorilla protects the island from every threat that comes its way.
For such an exciting land of wonder and mystery, only the most boring people of various one-note archetypes ever come across it. Such is the case with Netflix‘s animated series Skull Island, the first television venture for Legendary’s ever-expansive MonsterVerse franchise where Kong and Godzilla reside. For some reason, the anime-influenced series featuring the king of Hollow Earth makes Kong come second in service for mediocre human drama and Nickelodeon-styled humor with such little punch.
Set in the 1990s, Skull Island picks up with wise-cracking 17-year-old Charlie (Nicolas Cantu), his...
Skull Island must be one of the worst fictional places to become stranded in. Any human’s small stature compared to the gigantic carnivorous creatures and deadly terrains inhabited bode low chances for survival. Oh, yeah, and a kaiju-sized gorilla protects the island from every threat that comes its way.
For such an exciting land of wonder and mystery, only the most boring people of various one-note archetypes ever come across it. Such is the case with Netflix‘s animated series Skull Island, the first television venture for Legendary’s ever-expansive MonsterVerse franchise where Kong and Godzilla reside. For some reason, the anime-influenced series featuring the king of Hollow Earth makes Kong come second in service for mediocre human drama and Nickelodeon-styled humor with such little punch.
Set in the 1990s, Skull Island picks up with wise-cracking 17-year-old Charlie (Nicolas Cantu), his...
- 6/27/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Jasmine Cephas Jones, Blindspotting (Starz) Jones as Ashley Rose on Starz’s Blindspotting.
In Blindspotting, Jones plays Ashley Rose, a mother raising her young son with the help of her partner’s family while he serves time in prison for drug trafficking. “She’s very strong and puts her family first,” says Jones of her stoic character. “I always look at her as the superhero. There’s a lot of women like this in the world, who do it all in one day.” Where Ashley doesn’t need to keep it all together is in the moments when her character breaks the fourth wall, expressing her emotions in verse. “If you’re ever wondering how she’s feeling, this is the moment where she tells a secret to the audience,” explains Jones. “Usually, it’s a lot of pent-up feelings she needs to really express. We say it is her letters to her son Sean,...
In Blindspotting, Jones plays Ashley Rose, a mother raising her young son with the help of her partner’s family while he serves time in prison for drug trafficking. “She’s very strong and puts her family first,” says Jones of her stoic character. “I always look at her as the superhero. There’s a lot of women like this in the world, who do it all in one day.” Where Ashley doesn’t need to keep it all together is in the moments when her character breaks the fourth wall, expressing her emotions in verse. “If you’re ever wondering how she’s feeling, this is the moment where she tells a secret to the audience,” explains Jones. “Usually, it’s a lot of pent-up feelings she needs to really express. We say it is her letters to her son Sean,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Carita Rizzo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’re getting the first look at Netflix’s anticipated animated series Skull Island from Legendary Television, set to premiere globally June 22, exclusively on the streaming network. In addition to the release date, Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer and voice cast led by Nicolas Cantu (Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky), Mae Whitman (Family Guy), Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever), Benjamin Bratt (Poker Face) and Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis).
Skull Island takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
Cantu voices the protagonist Charlie, along with Barnet as Mike, Bratt as Cap and Gilpin as Irene.
Skull Island is created, written and executive produced by Brian Duffield. Jacob Robinson, Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, and Thomas Tull also serve as executive producers. The animation is by Powerhouse Animation, known for their work on Castlevania and Blood of Zeus.
Watch the teaser trailer above.
Skull Island takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
Cantu voices the protagonist Charlie, along with Barnet as Mike, Bratt as Cap and Gilpin as Irene.
Skull Island is created, written and executive produced by Brian Duffield. Jacob Robinson, Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, and Thomas Tull also serve as executive producers. The animation is by Powerhouse Animation, known for their work on Castlevania and Blood of Zeus.
Watch the teaser trailer above.
- 5/23/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
If there's one thing "Power Book II: Ghost" has proven in season three, it's that nobody's safe - not even original characters who survived the spinoff's parent series. In a rather shocking and completely unexpected turn of events, the Starz series has done away with a character that viewers have been waiting almost a decade to see meet his downfall: Cooper Saxe (Shane Johnson).
For years, Saxe has miraculously figured out ways to escape a lot of close calls - including almost getting strangled to death by Ghost (Omari Hardwick) and Tommy (Joseph Sikora) in "Power" - but his conniving ways have finally caught up to him in a fatal conclusion, as with most "Power" antagonists.
After six seasons of "Power" and three installments of "Power Book II," it's nearly impossible to list all the dirt Saxe has done through the years. In the original series, his relentless hunt to...
For years, Saxe has miraculously figured out ways to escape a lot of close calls - including almost getting strangled to death by Ghost (Omari Hardwick) and Tommy (Joseph Sikora) in "Power" - but his conniving ways have finally caught up to him in a fatal conclusion, as with most "Power" antagonists.
After six seasons of "Power" and three installments of "Power Book II," it's nearly impossible to list all the dirt Saxe has done through the years. In the original series, his relentless hunt to...
- 5/6/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
The Power Universe loves to occasionally sprinkle in Easter eggs, and in the fourth episode of "Power Book II: Ghost"'s third season, longtime "Power" viewers spotted a familiar face - someone who could become a game changer later in the series.
In the episode, titled "The Land of Opportunity," we meet a DEA agent named Angel "Junior" Young (Kevin Rodriguez), who's aiding Detective Blanca's (Monique Gabriela Curnen) latest investigation. The two are shown at a crime-scene aftermath of a motel shootout between the Tejada clan - Lorenzo (Berto Colon), Cane (Woody McClain), and Dru (Lovell Adams-Gray) - and some arms dealers, one of whom happens to be a criminal informant for Blanca. Junior makes a brief appearance as he explains to Blanca that her C.I. has been shot and transported to a hospital and is in critical condition. Junior's small scene may seem insignificant, but it could...
In the episode, titled "The Land of Opportunity," we meet a DEA agent named Angel "Junior" Young (Kevin Rodriguez), who's aiding Detective Blanca's (Monique Gabriela Curnen) latest investigation. The two are shown at a crime-scene aftermath of a motel shootout between the Tejada clan - Lorenzo (Berto Colon), Cane (Woody McClain), and Dru (Lovell Adams-Gray) - and some arms dealers, one of whom happens to be a criminal informant for Blanca. Junior makes a brief appearance as he explains to Blanca that her C.I. has been shot and transported to a hospital and is in critical condition. Junior's small scene may seem insignificant, but it could...
- 4/8/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Another week, another major player on "Power Book II: Ghost" meets a tragic fate - though many viewers probably saw this one coming. This time, the hit "Power" spinoff bid farewell to the nuisance that is Detective Kevin Whitman (Jeff Hephner) after he overstepped his boundaries one too many times with Monet (Mary J. Blige).
Ever since the death of Monet's nephew son Zeke (Daniel Bellomy), Whitman has been hot on her tracks trying to pin a murder on her that he thinks she committed, aka Carrie Milgram's (which she committed for sleeping around with Zeke). Note: Carrie and Whitman have history together, too. Whitman, a too-dedicated-to-his-job detective, has also been working with federal prosecutor Jenny Sullivan (Paton Ashbrook) and Detective Blanca Rodriguez (Monique Gabriela Curnen) to aid their Rico case that could get Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.), Brayden (Gianni Paolo), and the Tejadas - Cane (Woody McClain), Dru (Lovell Adams-Gray...
Ever since the death of Monet's nephew son Zeke (Daniel Bellomy), Whitman has been hot on her tracks trying to pin a murder on her that he thinks she committed, aka Carrie Milgram's (which she committed for sleeping around with Zeke). Note: Carrie and Whitman have history together, too. Whitman, a too-dedicated-to-his-job detective, has also been working with federal prosecutor Jenny Sullivan (Paton Ashbrook) and Detective Blanca Rodriguez (Monique Gabriela Curnen) to aid their Rico case that could get Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.), Brayden (Gianni Paolo), and the Tejadas - Cane (Woody McClain), Dru (Lovell Adams-Gray...
- 4/8/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 has been on an absolute tear.
This season has been a thrilling ride thus far, delivering non-stop action and raising the stakes higher than ever before.
Part of that exhilarating journey has revolved around those on the other side of the drugs and murder, namely Jenny Sullivan, who has made it her personal mission to rid the streets of the murderous group of criminals that have evaded the law for so long.
We got to jump on a video chat with Jenny's portrayer, Paton Ashbrook, who was gracious and extremely candid in her responses to all our pressing questions. It's always great to speak with actors who are so passionate about the characters they portray.
This was a wonderful conversation, with some great insight into what we'll continue to see from Jenny and her storyline as the season progresses.
Coming off of Power Book II:...
This season has been a thrilling ride thus far, delivering non-stop action and raising the stakes higher than ever before.
Part of that exhilarating journey has revolved around those on the other side of the drugs and murder, namely Jenny Sullivan, who has made it her personal mission to rid the streets of the murderous group of criminals that have evaded the law for so long.
We got to jump on a video chat with Jenny's portrayer, Paton Ashbrook, who was gracious and extremely candid in her responses to all our pressing questions. It's always great to speak with actors who are so passionate about the characters they portray.
This was a wonderful conversation, with some great insight into what we'll continue to see from Jenny and her storyline as the season progresses.
Coming off of Power Book II:...
- 4/8/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
It was only a matter of time before one of these overzealous characters ended up dead.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 4 yet, then keep reading at your own risk because we're starting at the big death during the hour and working our way back.
This death will have little emotional fallout, but that information the dead man was sitting on has the potential to change the course of an entire family's life.
Rip Kevin Whitman.
He was extremely annoying, wildly unethical, and kind of a jerk, but that doesn't mean he deserved to die. And the way he died at the hands of the woman he was harassing on the regular must have been one hell of a gut-punch for him.
Whitman has been on a rampage since Carrie's death, as he obviously felt a tremendous amount of regret regarding...
If you haven’t had a chance to watch Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 4 yet, then keep reading at your own risk because we're starting at the big death during the hour and working our way back.
This death will have little emotional fallout, but that information the dead man was sitting on has the potential to change the course of an entire family's life.
Rip Kevin Whitman.
He was extremely annoying, wildly unethical, and kind of a jerk, but that doesn't mean he deserved to die. And the way he died at the hands of the woman he was harassing on the regular must have been one hell of a gut-punch for him.
Whitman has been on a rampage since Carrie's death, as he obviously felt a tremendous amount of regret regarding...
- 4/8/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 is moving at a rip-roaring pace. Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) is working with his best friends, Brayden Weston (Gianni Paolo) and Effie Morales (Alix Lapri), to keep their heads above water, moving drugs all across the East Coast.
However, secrets and lies are on the verge of bubbling to the surface. Here’s what is known about episode 304.
Alix Lapri as Effie Morales, Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick and Gianni Paolo as Brayden Weston in ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ | Starz In ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 3 Tariq learns he can’t trust anyone
So far, Tariq has been relying on his friendships with Brayden and Effie to keep him moving forward. However, he doesn’t know that the pair are hiding a secret from him about their involvement in his ex-girlfriend Lauren Baldwin’s (Paige Hurd) death. Brayden also sabotaged Tariq...
However, secrets and lies are on the verge of bubbling to the surface. Here’s what is known about episode 304.
Alix Lapri as Effie Morales, Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick and Gianni Paolo as Brayden Weston in ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ | Starz In ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 3 Tariq learns he can’t trust anyone
So far, Tariq has been relying on his friendships with Brayden and Effie to keep him moving forward. However, he doesn’t know that the pair are hiding a secret from him about their involvement in his ex-girlfriend Lauren Baldwin’s (Paige Hurd) death. Brayden also sabotaged Tariq...
- 4/6/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rashad Tate doesn’t do anything for free.
Since the minute he came on the scene, Tate has made it known that everything he does comes with a price. And he’s not above doing anything if it means he can score himself a payday in the process.
As you’ll see in this exclusive clip TV Fanatic received ahead of Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 4, Tate gives Tariq some interesting intel, but Tariq has to cough up some dough to get it.
Jenny and Blanca have been steadily building up their Rico case, and until now, they’ve been able to keep everyone off their scent.
Going to Tate may prove costly in the long run, though, as he lets it slip to Tariq that they’re not only talking to him but looking into Mecca’s death.
It’s news to Tariq, who plays it off like...
Since the minute he came on the scene, Tate has made it known that everything he does comes with a price. And he’s not above doing anything if it means he can score himself a payday in the process.
As you’ll see in this exclusive clip TV Fanatic received ahead of Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 4, Tate gives Tariq some interesting intel, but Tariq has to cough up some dough to get it.
Jenny and Blanca have been steadily building up their Rico case, and until now, they’ve been able to keep everyone off their scent.
Going to Tate may prove costly in the long run, though, as he lets it slip to Tariq that they’re not only talking to him but looking into Mecca’s death.
It’s news to Tariq, who plays it off like...
- 4/5/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
The cast of 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World will be reprising their roles for Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim anime series. The film’s director Edgar Wright is on board as an executive producer, and the graphic novels’ author Bryan Lee O’Malley will write, executive produce, and serve as a co-showrunner with writer and executive producer BenDavid Grabinski (Are You Afraid of the Dark?).
“We’re getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, Routh, Schwartzman, Simmons, Webber, Whitman, and Wong. A stellar cast, perfectly assembled by Edgar Wright. And, with Science Saru leading the phenomenal animation, we couldn’t ask for a better team for this adventure,” stated Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski. “We can’t wait for fans and newcomers alike to see what we and our partners at Science Saru have been cooking up. It’s going to be a wild ride.
“We’re getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, Routh, Schwartzman, Simmons, Webber, Whitman, and Wong. A stellar cast, perfectly assembled by Edgar Wright. And, with Science Saru leading the phenomenal animation, we couldn’t ask for a better team for this adventure,” stated Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski. “We can’t wait for fans and newcomers alike to see what we and our partners at Science Saru have been cooking up. It’s going to be a wild ride.
- 3/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exciting news for "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" fans: the original cast are reuniting for a new anime series heading to Netflix! The streamer made the announcement on March 30, confirming that all the stars from the 2010 cult-classic film - including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Alison Pill, Kieran Culkin, Satya Bhabha, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, and Aubrey Plaza - will reprise their roles in the upcoming show's voice cast.
Bryan Lee O'Malley, the author and artist of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski will serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers for the series, the official title of which has yet to be revealed. Edgar Wright, who directed, cowrote, and produced "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," is also on board as an executive producer.
"We're getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, [Brandon] Routh, [Jason] Schwartzman, [Johnny] Simmons, [Mark] Webber, [Mae] Whitman and [Ellen] Wong.
Bryan Lee O'Malley, the author and artist of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski will serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers for the series, the official title of which has yet to be revealed. Edgar Wright, who directed, cowrote, and produced "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," is also on board as an executive producer.
"We're getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, [Brandon] Routh, [Jason] Schwartzman, [Johnny] Simmons, [Mark] Webber, [Mae] Whitman and [Ellen] Wong.
- 3/30/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Scott Pilgrim is making his onscreen return — this time in the form of a Netflix anime series! The yet-to-be-titled project will see the original stars of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World returning to voice their roles. Author and artist of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels, Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski will serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers on the animated series with Edgar Wright attached to executive produce. As fans know, Wright co-wrote, directed and produced the 2010 film led by Michael Cera, who will erive his titular role. Award-winning animation house Science Saru serves as animation studio with executive producer Eunyoung Choi and director Abel Gongora. “We’re getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, Routh, Schwartzman, Simmons, Webber, Whitman and Wong. A stellar cast, perfectly assembled by Edgar Wright. And, with Science Saru leading the phenomenal animation, we couldn...
- 3/30/2023
- TV Insider
"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" remains one of the best video game adjacent movies ever, one that captures the aesthetic and the essence of leveling up and defeating bosses, all while also being, along with "Speed Racer" and "Alita: Battle Angel," one of the best live-action anime movies, even though this one is not based on an anime.
Edgar Wright's second most underrated film (after "The World's End") exudes style, is presented through a very specific lens, and if you get on its wavelength, it results in a phenomenal cartoony experience and a great adaptation of the comic series by Bryan Lee O'Malley. And yet, as well as the film captures the anime aesthetic, there are things that just don't quite work in live-action. It is great news, then, that this story is finally making its way to the medium it was always meant to be told in — anime.
Edgar Wright's second most underrated film (after "The World's End") exudes style, is presented through a very specific lens, and if you get on its wavelength, it results in a phenomenal cartoony experience and a great adaptation of the comic series by Bryan Lee O'Malley. And yet, as well as the film captures the anime aesthetic, there are things that just don't quite work in live-action. It is great news, then, that this story is finally making its way to the medium it was always meant to be told in — anime.
- 3/30/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Are you ready for more Scott Pilgrim adventures?
Netflix on Thursday handed out a series order for an all-new anime series based on Scott Pilgrim.
Bryan Lee O'Malley, the author and artist of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski serve as executive producers/writers/showrunners on the project.
The original film's director, co-writer, and producer Edgar Wright serves as executive producer.
Award-winning animation house Science Saru serves as animation studio with executive producer Eunyoung Choi and director Abel Gongora.
The cast includes Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers.
Satya Bhabha plays Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, and Brie Larson plays Envy Adams.
Additional cast includes Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram, Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves, Johnny Simmons as Young Neil,...
Netflix on Thursday handed out a series order for an all-new anime series based on Scott Pilgrim.
Bryan Lee O'Malley, the author and artist of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski serve as executive producers/writers/showrunners on the project.
The original film's director, co-writer, and producer Edgar Wright serves as executive producer.
Award-winning animation house Science Saru serves as animation studio with executive producer Eunyoung Choi and director Abel Gongora.
The cast includes Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers.
Satya Bhabha plays Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, and Brie Larson plays Envy Adams.
Additional cast includes Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram, Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves, Johnny Simmons as Young Neil,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” cast is reuniting once more, this time for an anime series at Netflix.
Bryan Lee O’Malley, the author and artist of the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski (“Are You Afraid of the Dark?”) will serve as executive producers/writers/showrunners, while Edgar Wright – co-writer/director/producer of the cult favorite 2010 film adaptation – serves as executive producer. Award-winning animation house Science Saru serves as animation studio with executive producer Eunyoung Choi and director Abel Gongora.
“We’re getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, Routh, Schwartzman, Simmons, Webber, Whitman and Wong. A stellar cast, perfectly assembled by Edgar Wright. And, with Science Saru leading the phenomenal animation, we couldn’t ask for a better team for this adventure,” said Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski in a statement. “We can’t wait for...
Bryan Lee O’Malley, the author and artist of the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novel series, and BenDavid Grabinski (“Are You Afraid of the Dark?”) will serve as executive producers/writers/showrunners, while Edgar Wright – co-writer/director/producer of the cult favorite 2010 film adaptation – serves as executive producer. Award-winning animation house Science Saru serves as animation studio with executive producer Eunyoung Choi and director Abel Gongora.
“We’re getting the band back together! Cera and Winstead, Bhabha, Culkin, Evans, Kendrick, Larson, Pill, Plaza, Routh, Schwartzman, Simmons, Webber, Whitman and Wong. A stellar cast, perfectly assembled by Edgar Wright. And, with Science Saru leading the phenomenal animation, we couldn’t ask for a better team for this adventure,” said Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski in a statement. “We can’t wait for...
- 3/30/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
The Netflix anime series based on the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novels is bringing back the entire main cast of the film “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” to voice their characters in the show.
The show, which was first reported as being in development at Netflix in January 2022, has officially been ordered to series. The returning cast members are:
Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), Satya Bhabha (Matthew Patel), Kieran Culkin (Wallace Wells), Chris Evans (Lucas Lee), Anna Kendrick (Stacey Pilgrim), Brie Larson (Envy Adams), Alison Pill (Kim Pine), Aubrey Plaza (Julie Powers), Brandon Routh (Todd Ingram), Jason Schwartzman (Gideon Graves), Johnny Simmons (Young Neil), Mark Webber (Stephen Stills), Mae Whitman (Roxie), and Ellen Wong (Knives Chau). Additional cast members will be announced at a later date.
As previously announced, Bryan Lee O’Malley, who created the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novel series, will co-write and executive produce the anime version along with BenDavid Grabinski.
The show, which was first reported as being in development at Netflix in January 2022, has officially been ordered to series. The returning cast members are:
Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), Satya Bhabha (Matthew Patel), Kieran Culkin (Wallace Wells), Chris Evans (Lucas Lee), Anna Kendrick (Stacey Pilgrim), Brie Larson (Envy Adams), Alison Pill (Kim Pine), Aubrey Plaza (Julie Powers), Brandon Routh (Todd Ingram), Jason Schwartzman (Gideon Graves), Johnny Simmons (Young Neil), Mark Webber (Stephen Stills), Mae Whitman (Roxie), and Ellen Wong (Knives Chau). Additional cast members will be announced at a later date.
As previously announced, Bryan Lee O’Malley, who created the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novel series, will co-write and executive produce the anime version along with BenDavid Grabinski.
- 3/30/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
We know of famous authors who either quit writing for the lack of inspiration or developed serious writer’s block but produced classics when they finally got to writing. Isn’t it a little odd when a writer announces retirement from writing? Because, unlike other professionals, who, after retirement, would walk away from the fame they have gathered from a particular profession to do something insignificant. For instance, a retired sports star could become a coach or a mentor to a team; a retired professor could be on the advisory committee of an institution, etc. But if a writer quits, what is one going to do? One can engage in different activities, but the passion for which one wrote or the pain with which one constructed a flowery sentence will come haunting.
In the second episode of “Lucky Hank,” we have Hank being haunted by a thought because of which...
In the second episode of “Lucky Hank,” we have Hank being haunted by a thought because of which...
- 3/25/2023
- by Carlos Luis
- Film Fugitives
It's not Power without a copious amount of lies, betrayal, and blackmailing!
And right now, it's all working, which means as the season unfolds, we should be in for a lot of fireworks when someone inevitably gets in over their heads.
Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 2 was a fantastic comedown from the premiere, setting a lot of moving parts into motion, injecting some new storylines into the mix, and putting us on the right path for a hell of a season.
When Lauren appeared alive at the end of Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 1, it was totally unclear what happened to her and how she ended up with Jenny Sullivan.
But we got the explanation here, and it wasn't exactly what some people were guessing.
I wondered whether or not Effie went through with killing Lauren because we never saw anything beyond her knocking her out. But the...
And right now, it's all working, which means as the season unfolds, we should be in for a lot of fireworks when someone inevitably gets in over their heads.
Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 2 was a fantastic comedown from the premiere, setting a lot of moving parts into motion, injecting some new storylines into the mix, and putting us on the right path for a hell of a season.
When Lauren appeared alive at the end of Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 1, it was totally unclear what happened to her and how she ended up with Jenny Sullivan.
But we got the explanation here, and it wasn't exactly what some people were guessing.
I wondered whether or not Effie went through with killing Lauren because we never saw anything beyond her knocking her out. But the...
- 3/25/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Got a Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist-shaped hole to fill in your TV lineup? Well, Hulu’s here to help.
The streamer on Friday dropped all eight episodes of its musical rom-com Up Here, starring Good Girls‘ Mae Whitman and The Flash‘s Carlos Valdes. And though the entire season is now available to binge, we’re going to stick with the events of the series premiere; before you tell us what you thought of it, here’s what went down in Episode 1:
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The streamer on Friday dropped all eight episodes of its musical rom-com Up Here, starring Good Girls‘ Mae Whitman and The Flash‘s Carlos Valdes. And though the entire season is now available to binge, we’re going to stick with the events of the series premiere; before you tell us what you thought of it, here’s what went down in Episode 1:
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- 3/24/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for the first season of “Up Here,” now streaming on Hulu.
The first time Mae Whitman sang in front of an audience on camera, it was just her, a guitar and her “Parenthood” family cheering her on from the front row. On the NBC drama, Whitman’s reckless young character Amber finally grew up by channeling her angst through music. For character and performer alike, it required overcoming the terror of standing in front of people and bearing a piece of her soul as she sang.
Back then, it helped having her costars staring back at her.
“It really felt like I was doing a performance in front of my family,” Whitman tells Variety. “I remember getting up on stage for the scene and seeing the whole cast sitting right up front taking pictures and crying. It was a really special way to have...
The first time Mae Whitman sang in front of an audience on camera, it was just her, a guitar and her “Parenthood” family cheering her on from the front row. On the NBC drama, Whitman’s reckless young character Amber finally grew up by channeling her angst through music. For character and performer alike, it required overcoming the terror of standing in front of people and bearing a piece of her soul as she sang.
Back then, it helped having her costars staring back at her.
“It really felt like I was doing a performance in front of my family,” Whitman tells Variety. “I remember getting up on stage for the scene and seeing the whole cast sitting right up front taking pictures and crying. It was a really special way to have...
- 3/24/2023
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
It’s an interesting, telling choice that “Up Here,” Hulu’s new musical sitcom starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, is set in 1999. Not merely is the turn of the century, according to the roughly 20-year nostalgia cycle, currently in vogue, but the particular sort of moment the Y2K era was lends texture and meaning to the story “Up Here” tells. Assaying a time just before the social web allowed loners to find one another, “Up Here” presents a winning and lovely pair of oddballs singing their hearts out, in disbelief at having found one another.
Here, Whitman plays Lindsay, who was lectured in childhood to shield her spiky and odd side from peers in order to be liked. “You show people the nice parts, because believe me, that’s all that people want to see,” her mother (Katie Finneran) tells her; grown up, she’s terrified to show vulnerability at all.
Here, Whitman plays Lindsay, who was lectured in childhood to shield her spiky and odd side from peers in order to be liked. “You show people the nice parts, because believe me, that’s all that people want to see,” her mother (Katie Finneran) tells her; grown up, she’s terrified to show vulnerability at all.
- 3/23/2023
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Marc Piasecki, Maarten de Boer/NBC
Over two decades after the pair first worked together on "Friends," Mae Whitman is finally getting to thank Jennifer Aniston for supporting her when she was just getting started as an actor. During a March 22 appearance on "Live With Kelly and Ryan," Whitman told Aniston how much she appreciated the way she treated her when she was just an 8-year-old guest star on the sitcom.
"I was on 'Friends.' I played the girl that gets knocked down the stairs with the Girl Scout cookies," Whitman said. "I just wanted to say hi because you were so kind to me. It was my favorite show and you really made me feel like I was a part of the cast. And you were so kind and you hugged me. Thank you. It's always stayed with me."
"I'm so glad you're good!
Over two decades after the pair first worked together on "Friends," Mae Whitman is finally getting to thank Jennifer Aniston for supporting her when she was just getting started as an actor. During a March 22 appearance on "Live With Kelly and Ryan," Whitman told Aniston how much she appreciated the way she treated her when she was just an 8-year-old guest star on the sitcom.
"I was on 'Friends.' I played the girl that gets knocked down the stairs with the Girl Scout cookies," Whitman said. "I just wanted to say hi because you were so kind to me. It was my favorite show and you really made me feel like I was a part of the cast. And you were so kind and you hugged me. Thank you. It's always stayed with me."
"I'm so glad you're good!
- 3/23/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Hulu’s Up Here takes as one of its central themes the question of whether it’s possible to ever truly and totally know someone, even from within the depths of true love. It’s woven right there into the theme song: A declarative “I can never know you” is chased by the more wistful “Can I ever know you?”
But for two lovers to struggle to open up to each other is one thing. For an audience to have trouble connecting is another. Up Here has its charms, first and foremost a pair of winning lead performances by Carlos Valdes and Mae Whitman. But there’s a disappointing shallowness to the entire affair, even after all the time spent delving into the characters’ innermost psyches.
As a musical romantic comedy, Up Here‘s pedigree sounds unbeatable on paper. Its writing team is led by co-creators Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (New Girl,...
But for two lovers to struggle to open up to each other is one thing. For an audience to have trouble connecting is another. Up Here has its charms, first and foremost a pair of winning lead performances by Carlos Valdes and Mae Whitman. But there’s a disappointing shallowness to the entire affair, even after all the time spent delving into the characters’ innermost psyches.
As a musical romantic comedy, Up Here‘s pedigree sounds unbeatable on paper. Its writing team is led by co-creators Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (New Girl,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: The following story reveals major plot points from the Season 3 premiere of Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost.
Power Book II: Ghost dropped its third season premiere on Friday titled “Your Perception, Your Reality” and as expected, it’s filled with sadness and frustration following the tragic events of last season.
Monet (Mary J. Blige) is really going through it following the murder of her son Zeke (Daniel Bellomy). She’s lost her way and healing can only begin by her avenging his death—an eye for an eye. Being that her husband Lorenzo (Berto Colon) shot down Zeke accidentally in a case of mistaken identity, things are plenty complicated.
In the meantime, Monet is so enveloped in grief that she neither notices the internal struggle going on in the family nor that there’s a new baddie in town named Noma (Caroline Chikezie) who is searching for...
Power Book II: Ghost dropped its third season premiere on Friday titled “Your Perception, Your Reality” and as expected, it’s filled with sadness and frustration following the tragic events of last season.
Monet (Mary J. Blige) is really going through it following the murder of her son Zeke (Daniel Bellomy). She’s lost her way and healing can only begin by her avenging his death—an eye for an eye. Being that her husband Lorenzo (Berto Colon) shot down Zeke accidentally in a case of mistaken identity, things are plenty complicated.
In the meantime, Monet is so enveloped in grief that she neither notices the internal struggle going on in the family nor that there’s a new baddie in town named Noma (Caroline Chikezie) who is searching for...
- 3/18/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Up Here is one of the most sincere musical television series to come along in a while.
It's based on the 2015 musical "Up Here" by husband-and-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
We're all nostalgic for the 1990s now, so here's a throwback to the rom-coms of the era. It's in no way trying to reinvent the genre -- let's call it an homage.
Even the general conceit that the main characters have imaginary people living in their heads that they converse with regularly is not so unique. It's not far off from Herman's Head, Inside Out, or the "Dream Ghosts" sequence from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
There are some Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist vibes going on, too.
The original musical came out in 2015 and was described as Annie Hall meets Cirque Du Soleil.
Lopez and Anderson-Lopez are responsible for the songs here, and they are overall lovely, fun, and funny. Robert Lopez is an Egot winner,...
It's based on the 2015 musical "Up Here" by husband-and-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
We're all nostalgic for the 1990s now, so here's a throwback to the rom-coms of the era. It's in no way trying to reinvent the genre -- let's call it an homage.
Even the general conceit that the main characters have imaginary people living in their heads that they converse with regularly is not so unique. It's not far off from Herman's Head, Inside Out, or the "Dream Ghosts" sequence from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
There are some Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist vibes going on, too.
The original musical came out in 2015 and was described as Annie Hall meets Cirque Du Soleil.
Lopez and Anderson-Lopez are responsible for the songs here, and they are overall lovely, fun, and funny. Robert Lopez is an Egot winner,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
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Christina Hendricks is engaged! On March 10, the "Good Girls" star announced in an Instagram post that she and her camera-operator boyfriend, George Bianchini, proposed to each other - and they both said yes. "We proposed to each other and we said yes!!! I will love and care for him forever," she captioned a photo of herself wearing a black dress with white polka dots and standing with her fiancé.
Hendricks's friends offered up their congratulations on her happy news in the comments. Her "Good Girls" costars Mae Whitman and Retta both left sweet messages for their pal. Retta commented, "Howbow dat?! Congrats y'all!" And Whitman added, "Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Mr and Mrs Seagull!!!!!!!"
"Yellowjackets" star Melanie Lynskey, who also appeared on "Good Girls," wrote, "All my love and millions of congratulations to you both!! This is so romantic! ❤️❤️❤️❤️" Meanwhile, fellow...
A post shared by Christina Hendricks (@actuallychristinahendricks)
Christina Hendricks is engaged! On March 10, the "Good Girls" star announced in an Instagram post that she and her camera-operator boyfriend, George Bianchini, proposed to each other - and they both said yes. "We proposed to each other and we said yes!!! I will love and care for him forever," she captioned a photo of herself wearing a black dress with white polka dots and standing with her fiancé.
Hendricks's friends offered up their congratulations on her happy news in the comments. Her "Good Girls" costars Mae Whitman and Retta both left sweet messages for their pal. Retta commented, "Howbow dat?! Congrats y'all!" And Whitman added, "Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Mr and Mrs Seagull!!!!!!!"
"Yellowjackets" star Melanie Lynskey, who also appeared on "Good Girls," wrote, "All my love and millions of congratulations to you both!! This is so romantic! ❤️❤️❤️❤️" Meanwhile, fellow...
- 3/11/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Welcome to this brand-new feature here on Nerdly, where one of our comic gurus, Ian Wells, delves into comics history and dissects Comics Interview, the long-running journal of interviews and criticism from David Anthony Kraft.
Credits
I am going to kick things off by delving into the credits box, just to do a quick round-up of who’s, who. Now this feature may not come back every week depending on how much the credits change issue to issue. If a new name crops up I will call them out and maybe with the people I can’t find anything about online I can find out about them with the reading of each issue. There is no better place to start than with the main man himself, David Anthony Kraft. Before publishing this very magazine we are about to dive into Kraft has a more than substantial body of work both...
Credits
I am going to kick things off by delving into the credits box, just to do a quick round-up of who’s, who. Now this feature may not come back every week depending on how much the credits change issue to issue. If a new name crops up I will call them out and maybe with the people I can’t find anything about online I can find out about them with the reading of each issue. There is no better place to start than with the main man himself, David Anthony Kraft. Before publishing this very magazine we are about to dive into Kraft has a more than substantial body of work both...
- 3/9/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Her? Yeah, sorry, Mae Whitman, that classic line from “Arrested Development” may just follow you for the rest of your life. The good news is that role really helped launch a great career. Whitman, all grown up, now stars in the upcoming musical romantic comedy series, “Up Here,” featuring herself and Carlos Valdes. The series, which hails from Steven Levenson, Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”), Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Robert Lopez, the famed songwriters of “Frozen” and “WandaVision.
Continue reading ‘Up Here’ Trailer: Mae Whitman Stars In Hulu’s New Romantic Comedy Musical Coming March 24 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Up Here’ Trailer: Mae Whitman Stars In Hulu’s New Romantic Comedy Musical Coming March 24 at The Playlist.
- 3/1/2023
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
When you're trying to strike up a new relationship, do you find yourself battling your inner voices. That's a big issue for Mae Whitman and The Flash's Carlos Valdes in the new rom-com musical series Up Here headed to Disney+ next month. Check out the trailer…
Set in the "the waning days of 1999," the film follows idealistic writer Lindsay (Whitman) who decides that she should really be living in New York to follow her career ambitions.
There, she meets, charming, wealthy Miguel, played by Valdes. They click, but their path towards love is littered with obstacles, not the least of which are the voices in their heads that just won't shut up about what a bad idea this new potential relationship could be.
The show features some heavy hitters from the world of musicals – Hamilton director Thomas Kail is behind the camera, with a script from tick, tick… Boom!
Set in the "the waning days of 1999," the film follows idealistic writer Lindsay (Whitman) who decides that she should really be living in New York to follow her career ambitions.
There, she meets, charming, wealthy Miguel, played by Valdes. They click, but their path towards love is littered with obstacles, not the least of which are the voices in their heads that just won't shut up about what a bad idea this new potential relationship could be.
The show features some heavy hitters from the world of musicals – Hamilton director Thomas Kail is behind the camera, with a script from tick, tick… Boom!
- 2/28/2023
- Empire - TV
In the first trailer for Hulu’s musical comedy series “Up Here,” Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes are young New Yorkers who meet and immediately click … if only they could both silence the voices in their heads telling them they’re doing everything wrong.
The series, from “Hamilton” director/producer Thomas Kail, is written by Tony-winning playwright Steven Levenson and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (NBC’s “The Carmichael Show”) It is set to premiere March 24 on Hulu.
Whitman, who starred in NBC’s “Good Girls” from 2018 to 2021 and “Parenthood” from 2010 to 2015. plays idealistic Lindsay. Her musical career includes guest vocals with indie band Fake Problems and singing “Gardenia” with Landon Pigg on a 2010 episode of “Parenthood.”
Valdes, who played Cisco Ramon on The CW series “The Flash,” is the equally self-doubting Miguel. He’s appeared in stage productions of “Jersey Boys,” “Once,” and “Zorba!”
“Up Here” is set in “the waning days...
The series, from “Hamilton” director/producer Thomas Kail, is written by Tony-winning playwright Steven Levenson and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (NBC’s “The Carmichael Show”) It is set to premiere March 24 on Hulu.
Whitman, who starred in NBC’s “Good Girls” from 2018 to 2021 and “Parenthood” from 2010 to 2015. plays idealistic Lindsay. Her musical career includes guest vocals with indie band Fake Problems and singing “Gardenia” with Landon Pigg on a 2010 episode of “Parenthood.”
Valdes, who played Cisco Ramon on The CW series “The Flash,” is the equally self-doubting Miguel. He’s appeared in stage productions of “Jersey Boys,” “Once,” and “Zorba!”
“Up Here” is set in “the waning days...
- 2/28/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes are ready to soar in the newly released trailer for Hulu’s rom-com musical series Up Here.
Created by Steven Levenson, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, the upcoming series (which will release all eight episodes Friday, March 24) is set in New York City in 1999. It follows “a couple, Lindsay and Miguel (Whitman and Valdes), as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves — and the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears and fantasies that lives inside their heads,” reads the official description.
Created by Steven Levenson, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, the upcoming series (which will release all eight episodes Friday, March 24) is set in New York City in 1999. It follows “a couple, Lindsay and Miguel (Whitman and Valdes), as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves — and the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears and fantasies that lives inside their heads,” reads the official description.
- 2/28/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
While it will be fun to see Oliver Queen, Wally West and John Diggle return during The Flash‘s farewell run, the fact remains that No. 2 on fans’ wish list is to see Cisco one last time. What say Carlos Valdes?
Barry’s Bff Cisco Ramon, played by original cast member Valdes, last was seen in The Flash‘s Season 7 finale, where he officiated the #WestAllen vow renewal. Since then, the character has been living off-screen in Star City with girlfriend Kamilla, after he took on the job of Director of Technology and Science for A.R.G.U.S.
Barry’s Bff Cisco Ramon, played by original cast member Valdes, last was seen in The Flash‘s Season 7 finale, where he officiated the #WestAllen vow renewal. Since then, the character has been living off-screen in Star City with girlfriend Kamilla, after he took on the job of Director of Technology and Science for A.R.G.U.S.
- 1/14/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Kit Harington is giving fans a hint as to where HBO's Jon Snow spinoff of "Game of Thrones" will pick up the story with everyone's favorite broody King in the North. Speaking at the official "Game of Thrones" convention on Dec. 11, Harington spoke about Jon's ending, and though he didn't mention the spinoff by name, he pointed toward where the show could pick up.
"Game of Thrones" viewers probably don't need a reminder of the show's controversial ending, but season eight wrapped up with Jon Snow deciding he wasn't going to try to claim the Iron Throne, despite the fact that he was a Targaryen by birth, served as the King in the North, and had a claim to the seat. Instead, after assassinating Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) - who was his lover, his aunt, and his queen - he went to live in the North, beyond the Wall, with...
"Game of Thrones" viewers probably don't need a reminder of the show's controversial ending, but season eight wrapped up with Jon Snow deciding he wasn't going to try to claim the Iron Throne, despite the fact that he was a Targaryen by birth, served as the King in the North, and had a claim to the seat. Instead, after assassinating Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) - who was his lover, his aunt, and his queen - he went to live in the North, beyond the Wall, with...
- 12/12/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: PodcastOne is partnering with original Friday Night Lights cast members Zach Gilford, Scott Porter and self-proclaimed superfan Mae Whitman for an exclusive podcast and vodcast called It’s Not Only Football: Friday Night Lights and Beyond.
Debuting November 10, the weekly show will be available via PodcastOne, LiveOne’s network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and wherever podcasts are heard.
Porter, who played Jason Street, and well as Gilford (Matt Saracen) will join Whitman every Thursday to discuss their favorite moments and memories from the show and share never before told stories. The plan is to break down an episode of Fnl each week; episodes will feature guests that range from fellow cast members to close friends and colleagues.
“For Zach and Scott, going back to Dillon has been a long time coming and just made sense,” said Porter, Gilford and Whitman in a joint statement. “We’re pretty...
Debuting November 10, the weekly show will be available via PodcastOne, LiveOne’s network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and wherever podcasts are heard.
Porter, who played Jason Street, and well as Gilford (Matt Saracen) will join Whitman every Thursday to discuss their favorite moments and memories from the show and share never before told stories. The plan is to break down an episode of Fnl each week; episodes will feature guests that range from fellow cast members to close friends and colleagues.
“For Zach and Scott, going back to Dillon has been a long time coming and just made sense,” said Porter, Gilford and Whitman in a joint statement. “We’re pretty...
- 11/8/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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